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About Portobelo

Portobelo, Panama is a small, historic Caribbean town with a relaxed pace, colorful culture, and beautiful coastal scenery 🌴🌊 It’s great for digital nomads who want a quiet, low-cost base away from big-city noise. However, internet can be inconsistent and amenities are limited, so it suits remote workers who value tranquility over convenience 💻✨

Through the year

Best in January (55) · now 51
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 133 mm Feb: 140 mm Mar: 116 mm Apr: 186 mm May: 291 mm Jun: 376 mm Jul: 349 mm Aug: 306 mm Sep: 285 mm Oct: 377 mm Nov: 340 mm Dec: 180 mm Jan: 28°C / 25°C Feb: 28°C / 24°C Mar: 29°C / 25°C Apr: 29°C / 25°C May: 29°C / 25°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 25°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 25°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 29°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Safety 6.2
Internet Speed 5.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
Accommodation Cost 6.6
Weather 5.0
Nomad Friendly 4.1
Female Friendly 5.6
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Portobelo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $550.00 per month
Coworking Space $165.00 per month
Coffee $3.25 per cup
Beer $2.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $35.00 per month
Mobile Plan $25.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $45.00 per month

Other cities in Panama

Other cities in Panama
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Panama City $2,900 7.0 Compare
2 Boquete $2,540 6.5 Compare
3 David $2,025 6.3 Compare
4 Coronado $2,690 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Gamboa PA Panama $1,930 5.6 Compare
2 Panama City PA Panama $2,900 7.0 Compare
3 Playa Venao PA Panama $2,149 6.0 Compare
4 Coronado PA Panama $2,690 6.1 Compare

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